Spooner, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washburn County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,203
Population
547/sq mi density
$44,474
Median Income
$29,179 per capita
$141,800
Home Value
$299,465 Zillow
$803
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
81
Violent Crime/100K
1,500 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,474 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$141,800 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Spooner has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 55.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 547/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8259°N, 91.8861°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washburn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in |
Spooner has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.8").